Reg. 16.4
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Reg. 16.4

 When the separation of oil fuel tanks and water ballast tanks is unreasonable or impracticable for ships covered by regulation 16.4, ballast water may be carried in oil fuel tanks, provided that such ballast water is discharged into the sea in compliance with regulations 15.2, 15.3, 15.5 and 15.6 or into reception facilities in compliance with regulation 15.9.


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